Wendy

Wendy Blancher

Registered Professional Counselor

“Working toward your goals in an environment of warmth, trust, safety, and respect.”

About Me

Therapy flourishes when you feel truly heard and understood. In our sessions, a space is cultivated where trust and warmth allow you to openly explore your concerns. We will work collaboratively, navigating challenges with respect and finding practical ways forward. This gentle, yet focused approach helps you feel secure as you move towards your personal goals. It's about creating a foundation where genuine progress can unfold at your own pace.

Approach

When you arrive ready to explore change, sessions shift between quiet reflection and practical steps that honour your pace. Based in Kelowna and available online in English, I keep a steady, collaborative rhythm—checking in, reflecting, and setting small, achievable tasks between meetings. For anxiety, grief, anger or relationship strain we rely on careful listening, emotion-focused conversation and behaviourally-grounded experiments to uncover patterns and try new responses. People seeking thoughtful, paced support often find this approach grounding.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Inadequacy

    A persistent inner sense of not being good enough, often rooted in early experiences and manifesting as self-doubt, comparison, or avoidance.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

  • Registered Professional Counselor

    A counselor registered with a professional body to provide counselling services.

Credentials

Registrations

Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Registered Professional Counsellor

Qualifications

Vancouver Island University

Service Areas

Incentive Counselling

In-person & Online

Kelowna, British Columbia

Canada